12 Inventory Picker jobs in South Africa

Lumax Energy, a leading manufacturer of engineered solar mounting structures, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Warehouse Stock Picker to join our team in Clayville.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately and efficiently picking stock according to pick slips or dispatch instructions. This position requires high attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role also contributes to maintaining Lumax Energy's high standards of product integrity and traceability by ensuring that all items are correctly picked, labelled, and photographed prior to dispatch.

Key responsibilities include assisting in inventory control, maintaining housekeeping and safety standards, and ensuring operational flow within the warehouse. The position requires physical capability, teamwork, and a strong sense of accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack items in accordance with pick slips or dispatch instructions.
• Verify product codes, descriptions, and quantities to ensure order accuracy.
• Stage picked stock in designated dispatch areas and label items as required.
• Conduct basic visual quality checks to identify damaged or incorrect goods.
• Report discrepancies or quality concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with health and safety standards.
• Assist with loading and offloading of goods, stock movements, and general warehouse duties.
• Participate in stock counts, reconciliations, and other inventory activities as required.

Requirements

• Education: Matric (Grade 12) – compulsory.
• Experience: At least 2 years of warehouse or order-picking experience preferred.
• Language: Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Technical Skills:
• • Basic numeracy and quantity verification.

• Ability to operate handheld scanners and warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and trolleys.

• Soft Skills:

• • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions precisely.

DESCRIPTION:

Pick-Nik Marketing (Pty) Ltd manufactures, markets, and distributes tissue and hygiene products through both Retail and Business-to-Business channels across South Africa and neighbouring countries. Our Head Office and operational manufacturing facilities are based in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

We are currently seeking 2x highly capable Material Handlers to join our Converting Production team based in Chloorkop. Reporting to the Raw Materials Warehouse Controller, the successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting production by ensuring the accurate and timely movement of materials within the facility.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Load and unload trucks or containers with goods and materials.
• Move raw materials and products to the correct areas in the warehouse or factory.
• Make sure loads are packed and placed correctly to keep things running smoothly.
• Secure items properly before moving them with a forklift or other machines.
• Check forklifts and other equipment for any damage.
• Report when forklifts or machines need service or repairs.
• Safely use forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Use RF scanners or other tools to keep track of stock and materials.
• Pick, pack, and wrap products for delivery or use in production.
• Watch for any safety risks or hazards and report them.
• Always follow company safety rules and procedures.
• Follow the daily production schedule and work plan.
• Sort, label, weigh, and pack materials as per instructions.
• Move and place goods around the warehouse or factory as needed.
• Drive and handle forklifts safely, following all driving and safety rules.
• Help keep accurate records of stock and report when items are missing or damaged.
• Use quiet times to help with general warehouse tasks.
• Prepare goods for shipping using forklifts and manual labour.
• Load, unload, and place items using your hands or machines, depending on the situation.
• Stack empty pallets neatly and safely.
• Use forklift controls to lift, move, and stack goods properly.
• Find and collect the right items in the warehouse for transport.
• Make sure all materials are handled safely and sent to the right place.
• Help with general warehouse work when needed.
• Check that loads are correct and move them safely and on time.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12
• Forklift License a must.
• PPT License (Advantage)
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in a Warehousing/FMCG environment
• Experience in the use of digital scanners in the picking environment
• Strong computer literacy
• Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong adherence to procedures and process control
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Tolerance for repetitive tasks with a focus on consistency and quality
• High work ethic and attention to detail

We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our dynamic team in the Wine industry. Based in Brackenfell, Cape Town you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout our warehouse operations.

The company distributes premium wines countrywide

Key Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of scanner
• Ensure accurate picking of products
• Correct packing of stock on pallets
• Stock taking ensuring accuracy of stock count
• Assist with stock put away – using forklifts, reach trucks and ride on pallet jacks
• Report an incident or suspicious activity within the warehouse to manager immediately

Qualifications

• Grade 11
• Valid Forklift License and or a valid Reach Truck license (Beneficial)
• 2 years of Warehouse experience within the FMCG environment

Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet the requirements

Should you not receive a response to your application within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

• Physically receive local and international shipments.
• Record quantities and stock received in ERP system.
• Scan part numbers of staged stock and place onto binning trolleys.
• Bin stage stock.
• Scan part numbers of stock on binning trolleys and confirm.
• GRV quantity to bin locations.
• Physically move stock on binning trolleys to respective bin locations.
• Physically bin stock
• Relabel selected stock.
• Move damaged stock to quarantine area.
• Perform quality check, report and reject damaged stock.
• Check stock against shipment documentation.
• Offload cargo and physically stage stock.

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate (Essential).

Skills:

• Computer Literate.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Pro-active, highly motivated and pay attention to detail.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Code EB drivers licence.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in a parts environment - 1 year.

Closing date: 17 September 2025

Overview
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit

Responsibilities
Job Overview:
Safe offloading of the Bulk and Raw Materials for storage and distribution to Warehouse areas in accordance with standard procedures while maintaining quality, safety and efficiency standards.

• Unloading and loading of Raw Materials, Grit, Corn, Oil, Nitrogen, Seasoning, Corrugates, Pallets and Packaging Materials
• Bulk offloading of Corn, Oil and Corn Meal into Silos and Oil Tanks, Nitrogen, Gas
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Keeping RMS stores clean and maintaining GMP practices including housekeeping, stacking pallets and disposing of waste including obsolete stock
• Checking the Forklift, filling in the daily check sheet to ensure compliance on MHE
• Compliance with company policy
• Ensure own safety and that of peers
• Complete daily checklist of the Forklift and attend shift handover and training as and when requested
• Conduct daily activities in alignment with SOP's trained on by Logistics Manager and Logistics Coordinator
• Printing and submission of weighbridge reports
• Daily stock reporting for all Bulk Materials
• Daily temperature monitoring and controlling main store
• Maintain AIB standards and GMP Practices and EHS
• Raise Near misses and BBS and adhere to EHS rules and policies including standards
• Complete cycle count activities
• Stack Raw Materials according to Allergen principles and Food safety standards
• Cleaning material spillages
• Manage Production stock returns as per return processes
• Adhere to FEFO stock policies
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Forklift Driver license

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics
• Good hand to eye coordination
• Knowledge of company Safety regulations
• Matric with Pure Mathematics – NOT NEGIOTABLE
• Ability to physically pull pallets
• Ability to physically load stock into trucks and offload multiple deliveries daily
• Medically Fit

• Responsible for picking materials for production. Ensure that stock is picked as per the production picking lists and provided to production on time and in full. Material shortages to be reported real time and documented. Accurate qty’s and correct material codes.
• Offloading of multiple deliveries received daily with accurate completion of required documentation.
• Valid Forklift License Code F1A / F2A + K
• General housekeeping function to be performed and maintained daily to ensure food safety compliance and EHS compliance within area of normal activity.
• Adhere to all EHS and Food safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Complete daily and weekly food safety inspections that are applicable to functional area within the RMS.
• Report all faults and breakdowns of relevant Forklifts and equipment to Store person.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of forklift machinery/equipment and general area of work activity.
• Ad Hoc duties as and when required.
• Shift work required.
• Weekend work required.
• Mandatory Monthly cycle counts to be affected on all materials in RMS.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Order Fulfillment Controller, located in City of Cape Town. The Order Fulfillment Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing the order fulfillment process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products. Daily tasks include coordinating with the supply chain and operations teams, monitoring inventory levels, processing orders, and handling any issues that arise during the order fulfillment process. The role also involves communicating with finance and other departments to ensure smooth operation and accuracy in inventory and order management.

Key Responsibilities:

•
Fleet Management
-Oversee the daily operations of drivers, ensuring compliance with operational processes and regulations

• Develop and Implement strategies to improve fleet utilization, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction

• Manage and Resolve Customer Complaints

•
Team Leadership
- Lead and Manage a team of driver controllers and Drivers

• Provide training, Coaching, Guidance and Development opportunities to ensure the team meets performance targets

-Manage the control room team as well as system administrators to ensure timeous delivery of orders and usage of the tech systems

•
Operations Management
-Ensure the achievement of company objectives and KPIs

-Analyse operational data to identify areas of improvement, optimize processes and implement cost – saving initiatives

-Ensure optimization of driver routes

-Manage deliveries of customer orders

-Process orders and liaise with other departments to ensure seamless daily deliveries

• Preparing presentations, reports and data analysis

• Support the function of this department

•
Customer Service
-Develop and Implement customer service strategies to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, retention and loyalty

-Foster strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and tailoring solutions to meet their requirements

-Resolve all customer complaints

-Communicate informed risks within the business to key stakeholders

**Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years experience in Customer service, ecommerce, courier and or logistics and or supply chain (B2B and B2C being an added experience)

Accompanied with a degree and or equivalent qualification in logistics, business administration, supply chain and logistics or sales.**

• Knowledge of Finance and financial processes
• Strong Analytical Skills and detail oriented
• Excellent Communication skills
• Experience in Supply Chain Management and Operations Management
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Relevant experience in a similar role is a plus

, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented entry level
Order Fulfillment Claims Controller
to join our team in
Cape Town
.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This role reports to an Order Fulfilment Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and leading a team of claims administrators to ensure timely and accurate processing of claims.
• Reviewing and auditing claims files for completeness and accuracy.
• Resolving escalated issues and inquiries stakeholders Collaborating with other departments to streamline processes and improve overall processes.
• Analyzing claims data and preparing reports for management review.
• Implementing and enforcing best practices and procedures related to claims administration.

Qualifications & Experience
:

• Matric or National (vocational) certificate
• 3 to 5 years minimum proven experience in an administrative role, preferably in insurance, finance ,Supply Chain
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Attributes required:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The Environment
:

• employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an
Extra Ordinary Mind
who:

• is respectful but forthright
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input;
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for
• thinks like an owner
  of the business
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARD WORKING

If you meet the above you are an
Extraordinary Mind,
so come and join us

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups, and people with disabilities, will be given preference.

Job Title: Warehouse General Worker

Job Summary:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking General Worker to join our team in a warehouse bulk operations environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the movement, handling, and organization of bulk materials and products, while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient workspace. This role requires strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handling and Movement of Goods:

• Load, offload, and move bulk products or materials within the warehouse.
• Assist with sorting, stacking, and organizing stock in designated storage areas.
• Support dispatch and receiving operations to ensure smooth workflow.

2. Housekeeping and Maintenance:

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout the warehouse.
• Clean and inspect equipment, tools, and work areas regularly.
• Ensure waste materials and packaging are disposed of correctly.

3. Operational Support:

• Assist with packing, labeling, palletizing, and preparing stock for delivery.
• Support stock counts and inventory checks when required.
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet operational deadlines.

4. Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to all warehouse safety regulations and company procedures.
• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Report any safety hazards, damages, or incidents immediately to the supervisor.

5. Administrative and General Support:

• Assist with basic documentation or stock movement records when needed.
• Follow work instructions and maintain effective communication with the team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse or bulk handling environment will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Good communication and basic mathematical skills.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labor.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-conscious.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy or bulky items safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person